So
you would like to own a particular car or find out more
about the one you have.
Whether you saw a McLellan's Automotive History ad in
"Hemmings Motor News" magazine, found the
company while doing a Google search on the Internet,
heard about it from a friend, or have heard people say
frequently that the world's best literature source is
at www.McLellansAutomotive.com,
the question you are most likely asking is, "What
do they have on (your car)?
If you are buying the car, restoring it, showing it
in car shows or writing an article about it you need
information and photographs. It doesn't matter if it
is foreign or domestic, prewar or postwar, there is
probably a variety of helpful literature available.
And the literature is also collectible so money spent
on it is not wasted. Literature, like the cars, is an
investment that was enjoyed by the last owner, by you
the new owner and by those who will follow.
Now, let's pick a make and a year. For example, go to
the Index at:
Click on the "Studebaker"
link and see what is available for the 1939 Studebaker.
At the top of the page notice under the "All Studebaker
Lit" drop down box that there is also have Studebaker
dealer (in-house) literature, out-of-print books, magazines
and memorabilia.
Here is a list of what you found:
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SALES LITERATURE ::
STUDEBAKER
(Accessories), 1939, "For the Studebaker
Champion": 24 page non-color catalog,
8x6. Black cover, with gray, white and black lettering,
has gray title rectangle and drawing of trophy.
Fifty-six photographs, photo renderings and drawings
show accessories that you could purchase with
your new Studebaker Champion to "enhance
the joy of driving it" -- radio and antenna,
"Climatizer", windshield defroster,
lights, custom luggage, electric clock, cigarette
lighter, vanity mirror light, bumper guards, wheel
discs and trim rings, license frames, mirrors,
tail pipe extension, license plate jewels, seat
covers, locking gas cap, insect screen, etc. Unfortunately,
this rare accessories brochure shows handling
and has pencil markings on inside cover; therefore,
price has been reduced. (#B29490).
$50.
STUDEBAKER
(Commander and President), 1939, "Studebaker":
16 page color catalog, 8x11. Cover is photo
rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of
red Studebaker Commander 4-Door Sedan driving
through mountains. Sixty-one photographs and drawings
show exterior, engine, chassis and mechanical
features of Studebaker Commander Cruising Sedan,
Club Sedan and Coupe and State President Cruising
Sedan, Club Sedan and Coupe. Includes discussion,
specifications and section on accessories. I.D.
#D25-9-38. (#B3531).
$110.
STUDEBAKER
(Commander and President), 1939, "Studebaker":
16 page color catalog, 8x11. Cover is photo rendering
showing three-quarter frontal view of red Studebaker
Commander 4-Door Sedan driving through mountains.
Sixty-one photographs and drawings show exterior,
engine, chassis and mechanical features of Studebaker
Commander Cruising Sedan, Club Sedan and Coupe
and State President Cruising Sedan, Club Sedan
and Coupe. Includes discussion, specifications
and section on accessories. I.D. #D25-3-39 Rep.
(#B29495).
$110.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "Here's the New Studebaker Champion!
America's Finest Car in the Lowest Price Field":
8 page color catalog, 15x10. Cover is photo
rendering showing front half of red Studebaker
Champion automobile parked in outdoor setting.
Sixty photographs, photo renderings and drawings
show exterior, interior, engine, chassis, mechanical
features, accessories and craftsmen at work on
Studebaker Commander Cruising Sedan, Club Sedan
and Coupe, with descriptive captions. Folded for
mailing. I.D. #D29-3-39. (#B29496).
$60.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "Own This Long-Lasting, Dollar-Saving
New Studebaker Champion": 4 page non-color
folder, 15x10. Black cover, with black and white
lettering, has brown-toned photograph showing
three-quarter frontal view of Studebaker American
automobile participating in A. A. A. Stock Car
Championship endurance and economy run. Folder
opens to 14x20 layout with twenty photographs
showing Studebaker Champion cars in scenes from
the coast-to-coast round trip, with descriptive
captions. Back cover has four photographs showing
Studebaker Champion, features and craftsmen at
work, with discussion. Folded for mailing. (#B29497).
$40.
STUDEBAKER
(State President, Commander and Champion), 1939,
"Style Experts Acclaim New Studebakers: The
World's Smartest Motor Cars": 8 page non-color
catalog, 15x10. White cover, with black and white
lettering, has four brown-toned photographs showing
grille and headlights on Studebaker automobile,
designer Raymond Loewy and New York World's Fair
exhibit and Broadway Limited train designed by
Loewy, with discussion. Forty-eight additional
photographs, photo renderings and drawings show
exterior, interior, engine, chassis, mechanical
parts, features, accessories and craftsmen at
work. Includes discussion and photographs of people
who enjoy Studebaker automobiles. Folded for mailing
and shows light handling; therefore, price has
been reduced. I.D. #F632 65 1038 Eng. (#B29498).
$50.
STUDEBAKER
(Champion), 1939, "A New Car for a New World":
20 page color catalog, 11x9. Cover is photograph
showing people who enjoy driving a Studebaker
Champion automobile. Sixty-six photographs, photo
renderings and drawings show exterior, interior,
engine, mechanical parts, features, accessories
and craftsmen at work. Includes discussion, specifications
and 18-point labeled photo rendering of chassis.
I.D. #D28 3 39. Cover has dealership stamp. Comes
with letter on The Studebaker Corporation letterhead,
dated Apr. 21, 1939, to potential customer. (#B29499,
B29499-2).
$150.
STUDEBAKER
(President, Commander and Champion), 1939, "Studebaker
Accessories: Perfectly Styled": 20 page
non-color catalog, 11x9. Pink cover, with black
and white lettering, has white side view silhouette
of Studebaker automobile and art rendering of
stylishly dressed woman. Sixty-one photographs,
photo renderings and drawings show Studebaker
automobiles and accessories that you could purchase
for your new Studebaker to add to your comfort,
protection and convenience and to help you maintain
your car -- radio, "Climatizer", luggage,
lights, clock, vanity mirror, wheel discs, tail
pipe extension, seat covers, heaters, tire chains,
etc. (#B29500).
$90.
STUDEBAKER
(Champion), 1939: Postcard, 4x6. Front of
card is photograph showing three-quarter frontal
view of black Studebaker Champion Custom Coupe
parked in outdoor setting. Reverse side has description
including current ownership of car. Produced c1970s.
I.D. #11993-E. (#B29502).
$5.
STUDEBAKER
(President, Commander and Champion [Radio]), 1939,
"Now 'Touch Control' Single Button Electric
Automatic Tuning": 6 page non-color folder,
6x3. Green and gray cover, with green, white and
black lettering, has drawing showing three-quarter
frontal view of green Studebaker 4-Door Sedan
over photo rendering of radio system, with list
of features. Folder opens to 6x10 layout with
two photographs showing "Ear-Level"
speaker system and concealed antenna, with discussion.
Reverse side has one additional photograph, with
information on manual tuning systems which were
available for 1937, 1938 and 1939 models. Rare!
(#B29504).
$30.
STUDEBAKER
(President, Commander and Champion), 1939, "Studebaker
Delux-Tone Models: Distinguished Examples of Modern
Color Harmonies": Portfolio, 10x13. Black
cover, with tan lettering, has ornate white scroll
design and white title against bright pink background.
Portfolio contains twelve 2 page (single-side
printed) sheets with side view photo renderings
of Studebaker President Club Sedan and Cruising
Sedan; Commander Club Sedan and Cruising Sedan
(two); and Champion Club Sedan, Cruising Sedan
and Coupe. Three additional sheets show interior
views in blue and gray, tan and brown and light/dark
green broadcloth. Inside page of portfolio has
descriptive paragraph. (#B6381,
B6381-2,
B6381-3).
$200.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "Studebaker Delux-Tone Models: President
Club Sedan in Two Tones of Clipper Gray":
2 page (single-side printed)/color sheet, 9x12.
White sheet, with gray 1" border at top and
black and white lettering, has photo rendering
showing side view of Two-Tone Clipper Gray Studebaker
President Club Sedan. Plate was for insertion
at dealer's discretion in portfolio. (#B29506).
$20.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "Studebaker Delux-Tone Models: Champion
Cruising Sedan in Two Tones of Santa Anita Beige":
2 page (single-side printed)/color sheet, 9x12.
White sheet, with gray 1" border at top and
black and white lettering, has photo rendering
showing side view of Two-Tone Santa Anita Beige
(brown and tan) Studebaker Champion Cruising Sedan.
Plate was for insertion at dealer's discretion
in portfolio. Shows light handling; therefore,
price has been reduced. (#B29507).
$15.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "Studebaker Delux-Tone Models: Champion
Club Sedan in Riviera Blue and Gray": Two
2 page (single-side printed)/color sheets, 9x12.
White sheet, with gray 1" border at top and
black and white lettering, has photo rendering
showing side view of Riviera Blue and Clipper
Gray Studebaker Champion Club Sedan. Second sheet
shows interior view with blue and gray broadcloth
upholstery. Plates were for insertion at dealer's
discretion in portfolio. Shows light handling;
therefore, price has been reduced. (#B29508).
$30.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "Studebaker Delux-Tone Models: Commander
Cruising Sedan in Two Tones of Paddock Green":
Two 2 page (single-side printed)/color sheets,
9x12. White sheet, with gray 1" border at
top and black and white lettering, has photo rendering
showing side view of Two Tone Paddock Green Studebaker
Commander Cruising Sedan. Second sheet shows interior
view of green broadcloth blends with dark green
leather upholstery. Plates were for insertion
at dealer's discretion in portfolio. Shows light
handling and interior view has minor staining;
therefore, price has been reduced. (#B29509).
$30.
::
DEALER (IN-HOUSE) LITERATURE ::
STUDEBAKER
(President, Commander and Champion), 1939, "Inside
Facts: A Manual For the Use of Studebaker Salesmen":
11x9. Book was an alphabetical reference source
for Studebaker salesmen for the model year 1939.
Beginning with "ACCELERATION" and ending
with "X-TYPE DOUBLE-DROP FRAME", it
explains and illustrates with photographs, photo
renderings and drawings, every feature and system
of the cars. (B) (#H1070,
H1070-2,
H1070-3)
$250.
STUDEBAKER,
1939, "The New Champion: A Manual For the
Studebaker Salesman": 9x12. Book has
hundreds of photographs, renderings and drawings,
with information on styling, features, interiors,
accessories, comfort, mechanical features, testing,
engine, frame, steering, brakes, suspension system
and much, much more, to assist a salesman in selling
the Champion automobile. (B) (#H1113,
H1113-2,
H1113-3)
$250.
STUDEBAKER
(Commander and President), 1939, "Significant
Parallels -- Studebaker": 64 pages, 11x8.
Cover is drawing of drafting tools. Book is composed
of information on "Why It's Smart to Buy
a Studebaker" and chapters comparing Studebaker
Commander and President models to competitor models,
including list prices, performance data, safety
and roadability features and economy and long
life features. Dealer databook supplement. Dated
Dec. 1938. (A) (#H3196,
H3196-2)
$75.
STUDEBAKER
(Champion), 1939, "Studebaker Launches New
Kind of Car to Challenge Lowest-Price Field":
28 page non-color catalog, 11x8. White cover,
with black lettering, has photograph showing three-quarter
frontal view of Studebaker Champion 4-Door Deluxe
Cruising Sedan, with discussion. Fifty-seven photographs,
photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior,
engine, chassis, mechanical parts and features
of Studebaker Champion 4-Door Deluxe Cruising
Sedan, 2-Door Deluxe Club Sedan and Deluxe Coupe.
Includes discussion, specifications and charts
comparing features of Studebaker automobiles to
competitor models. Tri-Tower Advertising Service
Confidential Supplement, No. 4, Vol. 5, Mar. 1939.
Dealer databook supplement. (A) (#H3199,
H3199-2)
$50.
STUDEBAKER
(Champion), 1939, "Studebaker Launches New
Kind of Car to Challenge Lowest-Price Field":
28 page non-color catalog, 11x8. White cover,
with black lettering, has photograph showing three-quarter
frontal view of Studebaker Champion 4-Door Deluxe
Cruising Sedan, with discussion. Fifty-seven photographs,
photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior,
engine, chassis, mechanical parts and features
of Studebaker Champion 4-Door Deluxe Cruising
Sedan, 2-Door Deluxe Club Sedan and Deluxe Coupe.
Includes discussion, specifications and charts
comparing features of Studebaker automobiles to
competitor models. Tri-Tower Advertising Service
Confidential Supplement, No. 4, Vol. 5, Mar. 1939.
Dealer databook supplement. (C) (#H3200,
H3200-2)
$35.
STUDEBAKER
(President, Commander and Champion), 1939, "Studebaker
Colors": 4 page non-color folder, with
insert, 11x9. White cover, with black lettering,
has DuPont emblem. Folder opens to 11x17 layout
with nine paint chips showing colors available,
with lists of color combinations available, color
numbers and mix ratios for Studebaker Commander
and President models. Back cover has lists of
"Matched Colors for 1936, 1937, 1938 and
1940 Studebaker Models". Comes with 7x9 insert
card which has four paint chips showing colors
available for Studebaker Champion models. Dealer
databook supplement. Rev. Feb. 15, 1940. (A) (#H3201,
H3201-2)
$60.
STUDEBAKER
(President), 1939, "Presenting the New Colorful
Delux-Tone Studebaker": 2 page (single-side
printed) non-color sheet, 11x14. Heavy sheet is
photograph showing lineup of Studebaker President
automobiles with Deluxe-Tone paint and Official
Economy Run car parked in front of Studebaker
dealership. Neg. #5-7043. (A) (#H3202)
$40.
STUDEBAKER, 1939, "New Studebaker Champion":
2 page (single-side printed)/non-color sheet,
11x14. Heavy sheet is photograph showing Studebaker
Champion Sedans and Coupes loaded on car hauler
parked in front of Studebaker dealership. (A)
(#H3203)
$40.
::
OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS ::
STUDEBAKER
OWNER'S GUIDE: THE CHAMPION, The Studebaker Corporation,
1939: Hole is punched at top left corner;
therefore, price has been reduced. Copyright 1939.
64 pages. Sb. (#A4644)
$75.
STUDEBAKER
SHOP MANUAL, The Studebaker Corporation, 1939:
Shows handling; therefore, price has been reduced.
Dated Sep. 1938. 130 pages. Sb. (#A4648)
$75.
::
MAGAZINES ::
STUDEBAKER
WHEEL: A MAGAZINE FOR THE MOTORIST, May, 1939:
(M) (#E8340)
$25.
STUDEBAKER WHEEL: A MAGAZINE FOR THE MOTORIST,
Nov. 1939: An official publication of the Studebaker
Corporation promoting their 1940 line of cars.
Color photography, stock car competition results
and other interesting articles relating to Studebaker
cars. Some staining to back cover and minor damage
at top edge of four interior pages; therefore,
price has been reduced. (M) (#E8341)
$15.
An impressive selection on just one
make for one year 27 items in all. Nowhere else
will you find so many items, all with photographs and
complete descriptions. Now try going to your favorite
cars and see what is available.